The leader of a Miami-based theft ring of Cuban nationals responsible for stealing over a half-million dollars' worth of RVs, boats and other large vehicles has been convicted and faces deportation, authorities said.

Oscar Gomez Guerra was convicted of grand theft and dealing in stolen property, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's office announced Thursday. Marion County Sheriff's Office

Prosecutors said Guerra led a criminal group based out of Miami that traveled upstate in rental cars and committed at least 10 thefts in the Ocala area.

The group targeted RVs, trailers, boats, campers and other large vehicles, with a total loss of over $550,000, authorities said.

In one theft, Guerra's group stole a travel trailer from an 80-year-old victim and then sold the trailer in Flagler

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